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Street Skills for Bicyclists class

Discussion in 'Health and Safety' started by Rocketmantn, Mar 6, 2007.  |  Print Topic

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  1. Rocketmantn

    Rocketmantn Rider

    Region:
    East
    State/Country:
    TN
    City:
    Knoxville
    Ride:
    Strada, Corsa
    Name:
    Jon
    Street Skills for Bicyclists class

    April 15 & 22
    2 to 5 p.m.
    Cansler YMCA
    616 Jessamine St

    Want to learn how to ride your bike safely and confidently in traffic? This 6-hr class combines classroom learning with on-bike exercises and a practice ride in traffic.

    This class is taught by certified League of American Bicyclists instructors. The $25 fee includes The League Guide to Safe and Enjoyable Cycling (a $15 value!).

    Go to www.knoxtrans.org for a registration form and more info.



    Kelley Segars, AICP
    Senior Transportation Planner
    Knoxville Regional TPO
    400 Main St, Suite 403
    Knoxville, TN 37902
    PH 865/215-3815
    FX 865/215-2068
     
    Rocketmantn, Mar 6, 2007
    #1
  2. Yazoo Blue

    Yazoo Blue

    Region:
    SouthWest
    State/Country:
    MS
    City:
    Hazlehurst
    Ride:
    RANS
    Name:
    Larry
    It sure would be nice if they could offer the same course in Chattanooga.

    Larry :yes9:
     
    Yazoo Blue, Mar 10, 2007
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  3. laidback cyclist

    laidback cyclist Supporter

    Region:
    NorthEast
    State/Country:
    OK
    City:
    Broken Arrow
    Ride:
    Ti Rush/V-Rex
    Name:
    Mike
    Larry,

    Check with the League of American Bicyclists. They are the ones who certify the instructers and maintain a list of certified instructors. You coud then check with any instructors in the Chatanooga area to see if they are offering any classes.

    I took their Road skills class back when it was taught as one class spread out over a couple of months. Now it is taught in 2 courses: Road 1 and Road 2.

    Some of the bike handling skill drills would need to be modified for a 'bent but it wouldn't be hard. However, an instructor who has never ridden a 'bent would probably be at a loss. Especially for trike riders. Although, about the only drills I can think of off the top of my head that would need modification are checking behind (no brainer here, 'bent riders need mirrors), and panic stopping.

    Mike
     
    laidback cyclist, Mar 11, 2007
    #3
  4. FeetFirstFella

    FeetFirstFella

    Region:
    SouthEast
    State/Country:
    TN
    City:
    Knoxville
    Ride:
    VRex, Corsa, V3
    Name:
    Don
    Larry,

    Check with Chattanooga Bicycle Club, they're pretty much the nerve center for cycling in the Chattanooga area. I'd bet someone is doing the LAB courses there. BTW, I get good feedback on those courses, but they're time-intensive, and may start at too basic a level for cyclists with a moderate level of experience. LAB is a good organization though and provides a good service. They were training the trainers here in Knox a few months ago.

    http://www.chattbike.com/

    Don
     
    FeetFirstFella, Mar 13, 2007
    #4
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